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2709 Popkins Lane, Alexandria, VA
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Frog Pond Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 64 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, part-time care and preschool. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition from $1,550 to $2,100.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 16 months through 5 years, 11 months |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, part-time care and preschool |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | 10% off tuition through December 31, 2026 if enrolled by September 30 |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Licensed capacity | 64 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Frog Pond Early Learning Center lists monthly tuition from $1,550 to $2,100.
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 3-days a week | $1,550 |
| 4-days a week | $1,900 |
| Full-time | $2,100 |
| non-refundable application fee per child | $200 |
State record
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 14 visits · 29 rules in all
For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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8VAC20-790-600-B
“Within the first 90 days of employment or subsidy vendor approval, all staff who work directly with children shall complete VA Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. Staff member A's record did not contain documentation of completed VA Preservice Training and has been employed for more than two years.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. Staff Member C's most recent VA Preservice Health and Safety Update course was dated 9/26/23.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Two spray bottles containing a cleaning solution were found in the Preschool bathroom sitting next to the children's sink.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION: Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The outside gate that leads to the trailer classroom had a gap between the gate and the gate door, which did not allow for the gate door to latch closed.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report. The center's most recent fire permit expired 3/31/25. The center did not provide an updated inspection report.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff A, B and C's most recent documented trainings were dated in 2023.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Staff shall complete orientation training prior to working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff member B and C's records did not contain documentation of completed staff orientation. Staff member B's hire date was not documented and Staff member C had been employed for more than one year.”
8VAC20-780-70
“The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: Staff member A's record did not contain documentation of tow completed reference checks and has been employed for more than two years.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION: Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain work phone number and place of employment for each parent who has custody, and documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. Child #2's record did not contain documentation of the father's work phone number and has been attending for two years. Child #5's record did not contain documentation of the mother's work phone number and place of employment and has been attending for eight months. Child #4's record did not contain documentation of a signature of the staff member who viewed the proof of identity.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Staff member A's most recent TB screening was dated 10/6/22.”
22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The center had the inspection reported dated 12/18/2024 posted. The center's most recent inspection was completed on 4/9/2025.”
8VAC20-780-280-G
“REPEAT VIOLATION If hazardous substances are not kept in original containers, the substitute containers shall clearly indicate their contents. Two spray bottles were found in the Preschool bathroom. The spray bottles were not labeled and the Director was unable to identify the contents.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice of evacuation drill. During the time of inspection, the center did not have documentation of any completed fire drills for 2025.”
8VAC20-790-600-B
“Within the first 90 days of employment or subsidy vendor approval, all staff who work directly with children shall complete VA Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. Staff member A's record did not contain documentation of completed VA Preservice Training and has been employed for more than two years.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. Staff Member C's most recent VA Preservice Health and Safety Update course was dated 9/26/23.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Two spray bottles containing a cleaning solution were found in the Preschool bathroom sitting next to the children's sink.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION: Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The outside gate that leads to the trailer classroom had a gap between the gate and the gate door, which did not allow for the gate door to latch closed.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report. The center's most recent fire permit expired 3/31/25. The center did not provide an updated inspection report.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff A, B and C's most recent documented trainings were dated in 2023.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Staff shall complete orientation training prior to working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff member B and C's records did not contain documentation of completed staff orientation. Staff member B's hire date was not documented and Staff member C had been employed for more than one year.”
8VAC20-780-70
“The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: Staff member A's record did not contain documentation of tow completed reference checks and has been employed for more than two years.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION: Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain work phone number and place of employment for each parent who has custody, and documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. Child #2's record did not contain documentation of the father's work phone number and has been attending for two years. Child #5's record did not contain documentation of the mother's work phone number and place of employment and has been attending for eight months. Child #4's record did not contain documentation of a signature of the staff member who viewed the proof of identity.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Staff member A's most recent TB screening was dated 10/6/22.”
22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The center had the inspection reported dated 12/18/2024 posted. The center's most recent inspection was completed on 4/9/2025.”
8VAC20-780-280-G
“REPEAT VIOLATION If hazardous substances are not kept in original containers, the substitute containers shall clearly indicate their contents. Two spray bottles were found in the Preschool bathroom. The spray bottles were not labeled and the Director was unable to identify the contents.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice of evacuation drill. During the time of inspection, the center did not have documentation of any completed fire drills for 2025.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“The diapering area shall have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering. The surface used for diapering was torn, making it absorbent.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. Child #5's record did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. Child #5 has been enrolled for over 2 months.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills. At the time of inspection, there was no documentation of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. Child #5's record did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. Child #5 has been enrolled for over 2 months.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Areas and equipment of the center, inside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. There were multiple areas of chipped and peeling paint in two classrooms.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. There was a spray bottle containing a bleach/water solution, unlocked, on a shelf in the Toddlers classroom.”
8VAC20-780-280-G
“If hazardous substances are not kept in original containers, the substitute containers shall clearly indicate their contents. A spray bottle containing a bleach/water solution was not labeled to indicate its contents.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“The diapering area shall have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering. The surface used for diapering was torn, making it absorbent.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. Child #5's record did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. Child #5 has been enrolled for over 2 months.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills. At the time of inspection, there was no documentation of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. Child #5's record did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. Child #5 has been enrolled for over 2 months.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Areas and equipment of the center, inside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. There were multiple areas of chipped and peeling paint in two classrooms.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. There was a spray bottle containing a bleach/water solution, unlocked, on a shelf in the Toddlers classroom.”
8VAC20-780-280-G
“If hazardous substances are not kept in original containers, the substitute containers shall clearly indicate their contents. A spray bottle containing a bleach/water solution was not labeled to indicate its contents.”
8VAC20-780-280-B Complaint related: No
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place. There were cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet and in an unlocked drawer in the green dragonflies classroom. There was a spray bottle containing a bleach/water solution on a cubby in the blue dragonflies classroom.”
8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: No
“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Child #1 (age: 2 years) was out of actual sight and sound supervision of staff on the playground for approximately 2 to 4 minutes.”
8VAC20-780-40-M Complaint related: No
“The licensee shall ensure that the center’s activities, services and facilities are maintained in compliance with the center’s own policies and procedures. The center has a policy that states ?students should be counted at the beginning and end of all transitions.? Staff #1 did not count students at the beginning and end of a transition from the playground to the classroom.”
8VAC20-780-520-B Complaint related: No
“If sunscreen is used, it shall be inaccessible to children under five years of age. There were multiple sunscreens in an unlocked cabinet, accessible to children (ages: 4 to 5 years).”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that equipment of the center, outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: There were three tricycles on the playground that were rusted. One tricycle's seat had peeling plastic. One tricycle had broken plastic pieces with sharp edges.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that equipment of the center, outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: There were three tricycles on the playground that were rusted. One tricycle's seat had peeling plastic. One tricycle had broken plastic pieces with sharp edges.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION/ SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening for 2 out of 2 staff members at the time of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s (start date: 12/04/2023) documentation of a TB screening was dated 12/07/2023. 2. Staff #2?s (start date: 11/15/2023) documentation of a TB screening was dated 11/16/2023.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, 1 out of 2 employees of the center was employed before the center had the person’s completed sworn statement. Evidence: At the time of record review, Staff #1 (start date: 12/04/2023) did not have a sworn disclosure statement on file. Staff #1 completed their Sworn Disclosure during the inspection.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“REPEAT VIOLATION/ SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record check prior to the first day of employment for a staff member, from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s (start date: 12/04/2023) indicates that they resided out of state in the preceding five years. 2. Staff #1?s record does not contain results of an out-of-state criminal history record check.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, electrical outlets did not have protective covers. Evidence: There were three outlets uncovered and within reach of children in the Green Dragonflies classroom.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on record review, an employee of the center was employed before the center had the person’s completed sworn statement. Evidence: Staff #2 (start date 09/04/2023) did not have a sworn disclosure statement on file.”
22.1-289.036-B-2
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain fingerprinting results for a staff member every five years. Evidence: Staff #5?s most recent fingerprinting results was dated 04/23/2018.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and staff interview, the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record check prior to the first day of employment and results of a child abuse and neglect search by the end of the 30th day of employment for a staff member, from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 confirmed that Staff #2 (start date: 09/04/2023) resided out of state in the preceding five years. 2. Staff #2?s record does not contain results of an out-of-state criminal history record check or results of an out-of-state child abuse and neglect search.”
8VAC20-780-70
“REPEAT VIOLATION/ SYSTEMIC DEFIENCY Based on record review, the center failed to obtain all information for 5 out of 6 staff records. Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s (start date: 05/12/2023) record did not contain documentation that two or more references were checked before employment. 2. Staff #2?s (start date: 09/04/2023) did not contain documentation that two or more references were checked before employment. 3. Staff #3?s (start date: 08/09/2023) record did not contain documentation that two or more references were checked before employment. 4. Staff #4?s (start date: 03/11/2021) record did not contain documentation that two or more references were checked before employment. 5. Staff #6?s (start date: 10/02/2023) did not documentation that two or more references were checked before employment. 6. Staff #3 and Staff #6?s records did not contain a name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Based on record review and staff interview, the center failed to obtain annual approval from the health department for meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal system. Evidence: Staff #4 confirmed that the center had not obtained a sanitation inspection.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Based on observation, electrical outlets did not have protective covers. Evidence: 1. There was on outlet uncovered under the fan in the Green Dragonflies classroom. 2. There was one outlet under the whiteboard and two outlets under the teacher board uncovered in the Blue Dragonflies classroom.”
8VAC20-780-350-F
“Based on staff interview, the center failed to develop a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff. Evidence: Staff #4 confirmed that the center had not developed a written policy and procedure on consistency of staff.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the center failed to obtain all information for 1 out of 5 children’s records. Evidence: Child #2?s (start date: 07/25/2022) record did not contain an address for emergency contact #1 and #2.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, disposable diapers were not disposed in a storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches the exterior surface during disposal. Evidence: The bathroom in the Tadpoles classroom contained a battery-operated trash can that is designed to open by waving your hand over it. During the inspection, the trash can was not opening automatically, causing staff to open it manually, by hand.”
8VAC20-780-40-K
“Based on staff interview, the center failed to develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma. Evidence: Staff #4 confirmed that the center did not have written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma.”
8VAC20-780-40-I
“Based on staff interview, the center failed to develop written procedures for injury prevention. Evidence: Staff #4 confirmed that the center did not have written procedures for injury prevention.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, not all staff members submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment. Evidence: Staff #3?s (start date: 08/09/2023) documentation of a TB screening was dated 08/16/2023.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that requirements were met when administering prescription medication. Evidence: 1. A medication administration log indicated that Staff #4 administered a prescription medication to Child #6 on 10/02/2023. 2. There was no written authorization from a parent or guardian for the medication on file. 3. The medication did not have a prescription label.”
8VAC20-780-240-C
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the center failed to include all topics for staff orientation training. Evidence: The center’s orientation training did not include prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma or prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and other allergic reactions.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on record review, an employee of the center was employed before the center had the person’s completed sworn statement. Evidence: Staff #2 (start date 09/04/2023) did not have a sworn disclosure statement on file.”
22.1-289.036-B-2
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain fingerprinting results for a staff member every five years. Evidence: Staff #5?s most recent fingerprinting results was dated 04/23/2018.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and staff interview, the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record check prior to the first day of employment and results of a child abuse and neglect search by the end of the 30th day of employment for a staff member, from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 confirmed that Staff #2 (start date: 09/04/2023) resided out of state in the preceding five years. 2. Staff #2?s record does not contain results of an out-of-state criminal history record check or results of an out-of-state child abuse and neglect search.”
8VAC20-780-70
“REPEAT VIOLATION/ SYSTEMIC DEFIENCY Based on record review, the center failed to obtain all information for 5 out of 6 staff records. Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s (start date: 05/12/2023) record did not contain documentation that two or more references were checked before employment. 2. Staff #2?s (start date: 09/04/2023) did not contain documentation that two or more references were checked before employment. 3. Staff #3?s (start date: 08/09/2023) record did not contain documentation that two or more references were checked before employment. 4. Staff #4?s (start date: 03/11/2021) record did not contain documentation that two or more references were checked before employment. 5. Staff #6?s (start date: 10/02/2023) did not documentation that two or more references were checked before employment. 6. Staff #3 and Staff #6?s records did not contain a name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Based on record review and staff interview, the center failed to obtain annual approval from the health department for meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal system. Evidence: Staff #4 confirmed that the center had not obtained a sanitation inspection.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Based on observation, electrical outlets did not have protective covers. Evidence: 1. There was on outlet uncovered under the fan in the Green Dragonflies classroom. 2. There was one outlet under the whiteboard and two outlets under the teacher board uncovered in the Blue Dragonflies classroom.”
8VAC20-780-350-F
“Based on staff interview, the center failed to develop a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff. Evidence: Staff #4 confirmed that the center had not developed a written policy and procedure on consistency of staff.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the center failed to obtain all information for 1 out of 5 children’s records. Evidence: Child #2?s (start date: 07/25/2022) record did not contain an address for emergency contact #1 and #2.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, disposable diapers were not disposed in a storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches the exterior surface during disposal. Evidence: The bathroom in the Tadpoles classroom contained a battery-operated trash can that is designed to open by waving your hand over it. During the inspection, the trash can was not opening automatically, causing staff to open it manually, by hand.”
8VAC20-780-40-K
“Based on staff interview, the center failed to develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma. Evidence: Staff #4 confirmed that the center did not have written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma.”
8VAC20-780-40-I
“Based on staff interview, the center failed to develop written procedures for injury prevention. Evidence: Staff #4 confirmed that the center did not have written procedures for injury prevention.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, not all staff members submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment. Evidence: Staff #3?s (start date: 08/09/2023) documentation of a TB screening was dated 08/16/2023.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that requirements were met when administering prescription medication. Evidence: 1. A medication administration log indicated that Staff #4 administered a prescription medication to Child #6 on 10/02/2023. 2. There was no written authorization from a parent or guardian for the medication on file. 3. The medication did not have a prescription label.”
8VAC20-780-240-C
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the center failed to include all topics for staff orientation training. Evidence: The center’s orientation training did not include prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma or prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and other allergic reactions.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, staff records did not contain all information. Not all staff hired after March 1, 1996 had documentation that two or more references were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (hire date: 01/09/2023) did not have documentation of references on file. 2. Staff #2 (hire date: 01/30/2023) did not have documentation of references on file. 3. Staff #3 (hire date: 12/16/2022) did not have documentation of references on file.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and interview, the provider did not obtain a copy of the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry for a caregiver from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (employment date: 01/09/2023) resided in Maryland (MD) in the preceding five years. There was no documentation of a MD central registry finding on file. 2. Staff #1 resided in Washington D.C.in the preceding five years. Staff #4 stated that a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from Washington D.C. had not been requested. 3. Staff #1 did not have the results of a criminal history record information check from Washington D.C. on file. Staff #4 stated that a criminal history record information check from Washington D.C. had not been requested.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review and staff interview, two of three staff files did not contain a central registry finding. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (employment date: 01/09/2023) did not have documentation of a Virginia central registry finding at the time of inspection. 2. Staff #3 (employment date: 12/16/2022) did not have documentation of a Virginia central registry finding at the time of inspection. 3. Staff #4 stated that the request for search of central registry was submitted during the first week of February.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review, each staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening. Evidence: Staff #3 did not have documentation of a negative TB screening on file.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, outside, were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: There was a wire sticking out from the wire fence that surrounds the Nicholson playground.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, staff records did not contain all information. Not all staff hired after March 1, 1996 had documentation that two or more references were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (hire date: 01/09/2023) did not have documentation of references on file. 2. Staff #2 (hire date: 01/30/2023) did not have documentation of references on file. 3. Staff #3 (hire date: 12/16/2022) did not have documentation of references on file.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and interview, the provider did not obtain a copy of the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry for a caregiver from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (employment date: 01/09/2023) resided in Maryland (MD) in the preceding five years. There was no documentation of a MD central registry finding on file. 2. Staff #1 resided in Washington D.C.in the preceding five years. Staff #4 stated that a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from Washington D.C. had not been requested. 3. Staff #1 did not have the results of a criminal history record information check from Washington D.C. on file. Staff #4 stated that a criminal history record information check from Washington D.C. had not been requested.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review and staff interview, two of three staff files did not contain a central registry finding. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (employment date: 01/09/2023) did not have documentation of a Virginia central registry finding at the time of inspection. 2. Staff #3 (employment date: 12/16/2022) did not have documentation of a Virginia central registry finding at the time of inspection. 3. Staff #4 stated that the request for search of central registry was submitted during the first week of February.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review, each staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening. Evidence: Staff #3 did not have documentation of a negative TB screening on file.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, outside, were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: There was a wire sticking out from the wire fence that surrounds the Nicholson playground.”
8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: Yes
“Based on observation and staff interview, areas and equipment of the center, outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There was a rusty pipe located towards the center of the sandbox in the ?Cherry Pink Space.? 2. Staff #1 stated that there is a plan to cut down the pipe, add a rubber top and replenish the sandbox with more sand.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There were multiple areas of chipped paint located on the back wall and under the loft in the Frogs classroom. 2. There was paint peeling on the wall by the sink in the Tadpoles bathroom. 3. There were three loose paver stones in ?The Meadow? that were tripping hazards to the children. 4. There were rotting tree stumps with splintered wood located in ?The Meadow? accessible to children. 5. There was a hole in the grass of the ?The Meadow? creating a tripping hazard to the children. 6. There were loose, rotting tree stumps located in the ?Great Aunt Maple? area.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review and staff interview, staff members did not obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing. Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s most recent TB screening was dated 12/13/2019. 2. Staff #2?s most recent TB screening was dated 07/04/2020. 3. Staff #3?s most recent TB screening was dated 01/11/2020. 4. Staff #4?s most recent TB screening was dated 02/28/2019. 5. Staff #5 stated that the staff were asked to complete new TB screenings by 10/03/2022.”
8VAC20-780-330-E
“Based on observation and staff interview, sandboxes with bottoms which prevent drainage were not covered when not in use. Evidence: 1. The sandbox located in the ?Cherry Pink Space? had a tarp across the sand, but was not completely covered. The sandbox was not in use. 2. The sandbox box located in ?Toad Mountain? was not covered. The sandbox was not in use. 3. Staff #5 stated that the sandbox in ?Cherry Pink Space? and ?Toad Mountain? do not have a way to drain.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place. Evidence: In the Tadpoles bathroom, a spray bottle containing a bleach/water solution was located on an open shelf accessible to children.”
8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: Yes
“Based on observation and staff interview, areas and equipment of the center, outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There was a rusty pipe located towards the center of the sandbox in the ?Cherry Pink Space.? 2. Staff #1 stated that there is a plan to cut down the pipe, add a rubber top and replenish the sandbox with more sand.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There were multiple areas of chipped paint located on the back wall and under the loft in the Frogs classroom. 2. There was paint peeling on the wall by the sink in the Tadpoles bathroom. 3. There were three loose paver stones in ?The Meadow? that were tripping hazards to the children. 4. There were rotting tree stumps with splintered wood located in ?The Meadow? accessible to children. 5. There was a hole in the grass of the ?The Meadow? creating a tripping hazard to the children. 6. There were loose, rotting tree stumps located in the ?Great Aunt Maple? area.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review and staff interview, staff members did not obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing. Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s most recent TB screening was dated 12/13/2019. 2. Staff #2?s most recent TB screening was dated 07/04/2020. 3. Staff #3?s most recent TB screening was dated 01/11/2020. 4. Staff #4?s most recent TB screening was dated 02/28/2019. 5. Staff #5 stated that the staff were asked to complete new TB screenings by 10/03/2022.”
8VAC20-780-330-E
“Based on observation and staff interview, sandboxes with bottoms which prevent drainage were not covered when not in use. Evidence: 1. The sandbox located in the ?Cherry Pink Space? had a tarp across the sand, but was not completely covered. The sandbox was not in use. 2. The sandbox box located in ?Toad Mountain? was not covered. The sandbox was not in use. 3. Staff #5 stated that the sandbox in ?Cherry Pink Space? and ?Toad Mountain? do not have a way to drain.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place. Evidence: In the Tadpoles bathroom, a spray bottle containing a bleach/water solution was located on an open shelf accessible to children.”
8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: Yes
“Based on observation and staff interview, areas and equipment of the center, outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There was a rusty pipe located towards the center of the sandbox in the ?Cherry Pink Space.? 2. Staff #1 stated that there is a plan to cut down the pipe, add a rubber top and replenish the sandbox with more sand.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There were multiple areas of chipped paint located on the back wall and under the loft in the Frogs classroom. 2. There was paint peeling on the wall by the sink in the Tadpoles bathroom. 3. There were three loose paver stones in ?The Meadow? that were tripping hazards to the children. 4. There were rotting tree stumps with splintered wood located in ?The Meadow? accessible to children. 5. There was a hole in the grass of the ?The Meadow? creating a tripping hazard to the children. 6. There were loose, rotting tree stumps located in the ?Great Aunt Maple? area.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review and staff interview, staff members did not obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing. Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s most recent TB screening was dated 12/13/2019. 2. Staff #2?s most recent TB screening was dated 07/04/2020. 3. Staff #3?s most recent TB screening was dated 01/11/2020. 4. Staff #4?s most recent TB screening was dated 02/28/2019. 5. Staff #5 stated that the staff were asked to complete new TB screenings by 10/03/2022.”
8VAC20-780-330-E
“Based on observation and staff interview, sandboxes with bottoms which prevent drainage were not covered when not in use. Evidence: 1. The sandbox located in the ?Cherry Pink Space? had a tarp across the sand, but was not completely covered. The sandbox was not in use. 2. The sandbox box located in ?Toad Mountain? was not covered. The sandbox was not in use. 3. Staff #5 stated that the sandbox in ?Cherry Pink Space? and ?Toad Mountain? do not have a way to drain.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place. Evidence: In the Tadpoles bathroom, a spray bottle containing a bleach/water solution was located on an open shelf accessible to children.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on record review and interview, staff who work directly with children have not completed the departments preservice training and/or the health and safety update. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (date of hire: 1/5/2021) record does not contain documentation of completing the preservice training or the health and safety update training. 2. Staff #3 (date of hire: 9/21/2020) record does not contain documentation of completing the preservice training. 3. Staff #4 (date of hire: 2/17/2021) record does not contain documentation of completing the preservice training or the health and safety update training. 4. Staff #5 (date of hire: 1/27/2020) record does not contain documentation of completing the health and safety update training.”
8VAC20-780-510-G
“Based on a review of medications, medication was not labeled with each child's name. Evidence: Child #1 has two emergency medications kept on site in case of a potential ingestion of an allergen. Neither medication was labeled with the child's name.”
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Based on record review and interview, shelter-in-place procedures were not practiced a minimum of twice per year. Evidence: There is no documentation of shelter-in-place drills practiced in 2021. The program director confirmed that two shelter drills were not practiced.”
8VAC20-780-330-E
“Based on observation, sand boxes with bottoms were not covered when not in use. Evidence: There is a permanent structural sandbox in the playground that is raised off the ground. There was sand observed in the box with approximately four inches of water and weeds on top of the sand. The sandbox did not have a covered to be placed over it when not in sure.”
8VAC20-820-120-E-2
“Based on record review, the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility was not posted. Evidence: The inspection that is posted at the facility is a subsidy inspection, dated 3/30/2021. The most recent inspection was 2/15/2022.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: A bottle of bleach cleaner was observed on an open shelf above the sink in the bullfrogs bathroom.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, areas of the center were not kept in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The green, metal hand railings that lead to the downstairs classrooms are covered in peeling paint and rust. The children were observed walking up and down the ramp with their hands on the railings. 2. Four bikes/trikes were observed to have missing handlebar covers, exposing the rusted metal ends of the handlebars. 3. A pink plastic bike was observed to have a broken seat with hard, jagged edges. 4. The cushioned seat of a balance bike was observed to be torn open, exposing the foam cushion.”
8VAC20-780-510-H
“Based on a review of medications, nonprescription medication was not kept in the original container. Evidence: Child #1 has one nonprescription emergency medications kept on site in case of a potential ingestion of an allergen. The medication was not in the original container.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on record review, the center has not implemented a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: There is no documentation of evacuation drills being practiced during the months of January, October, November and December of 2021.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, the center has not ensured that children's records were maintained and updated annually. Evidence: Child #2's record has not been updated since February 2021. Child #4's record has not been updated since June 2018.”
22.1-289.058
“Based on interview, teach building of the child day program is not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: The program director confirmed that both buildings that house parts of the child day program do not have carbon monoxide detectors installed.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and interview, the child day program has not obtained the results of a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which an individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Staff #4 documented on their sworn disclosure statement that they had resided in New York within the 5 years preceding employment with the licensee. The staff's record does not contain documentation of a New York sex offender registry check or a New York child abuse and neglect registry check. The program director confirmed that the out of state background checks have not been completed.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on a review of medications and authorizations, the center did not return or disposed of medications within 14 days of when the authorization to administer medication had expired. Evidence: Child #1's authorization to administer medication expired 10/11/2021. The medication was observed on site during today's inspection without an updated authorization.”
8VAC20-780-240-C
“Based on record review, orientation training has not included all required topics. Evidence: Staff #3 and Staff #4's records do not contain documentation of Recognizing child abuse and neglect and the legal requirements for reporting suspected child abuse as required by ? 63.2-1509 of the Code of Virginia training.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, staff records do not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 record does not contain documentation of two reference checks.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on a review of medications and interview, a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction has not been obtained for each child. Evidence: 1. Child #1 has a diagnosed food allergy and the allergy care plan on record is not signed by a physician or parent. 2. Child #2 has a diagnosed food allergy and there is no allergy care plan on record.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on record review and interview, staff who work directly with children have not completed the departments preservice training and/or the health and safety update. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (date of hire: 1/5/2021) record does not contain documentation of completing the preservice training or the health and safety update training. 2. Staff #3 (date of hire: 9/21/2020) record does not contain documentation of completing the preservice training. 3. Staff #4 (date of hire: 2/17/2021) record does not contain documentation of completing the preservice training or the health and safety update training. 4. Staff #5 (date of hire: 1/27/2020) record does not contain documentation of completing the health and safety update training.”
8VAC20-780-510-G
“Based on a review of medications, medication was not labeled with each child's name. Evidence: Child #1 has two emergency medications kept on site in case of a potential ingestion of an allergen. Neither medication was labeled with the child's name.”
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Based on record review and interview, shelter-in-place procedures were not practiced a minimum of twice per year. Evidence: There is no documentation of shelter-in-place drills practiced in 2021. The program director confirmed that two shelter drills were not practiced.”
8VAC20-780-330-E
“Based on observation, sand boxes with bottoms were not covered when not in use. Evidence: There is a permanent structural sandbox in the playground that is raised off the ground. There was sand observed in the box with approximately four inches of water and weeds on top of the sand. The sandbox did not have a covered to be placed over it when not in sure.”
8VAC20-820-120-E-2
“Based on record review, the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility was not posted. Evidence: The inspection that is posted at the facility is a subsidy inspection, dated 3/30/2021. The most recent inspection was 2/15/2022.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: A bottle of bleach cleaner was observed on an open shelf above the sink in the bullfrogs bathroom.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, areas of the center were not kept in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The green, metal hand railings that lead to the downstairs classrooms are covered in peeling paint and rust. The children were observed walking up and down the ramp with their hands on the railings. 2. Four bikes/trikes were observed to have missing handlebar covers, exposing the rusted metal ends of the handlebars. 3. A pink plastic bike was observed to have a broken seat with hard, jagged edges. 4. The cushioned seat of a balance bike was observed to be torn open, exposing the foam cushion.”
8VAC20-780-510-H
“Based on a review of medications, nonprescription medication was not kept in the original container. Evidence: Child #1 has one nonprescription emergency medications kept on site in case of a potential ingestion of an allergen. The medication was not in the original container.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on record review, the center has not implemented a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: There is no documentation of evacuation drills being practiced during the months of January, October, November and December of 2021.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, the center has not ensured that children's records were maintained and updated annually. Evidence: Child #2's record has not been updated since February 2021. Child #4's record has not been updated since June 2018.”
22.1-289.058
“Based on interview, teach building of the child day program is not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: The program director confirmed that both buildings that house parts of the child day program do not have carbon monoxide detectors installed.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and interview, the child day program has not obtained the results of a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which an individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Staff #4 documented on their sworn disclosure statement that they had resided in New York within the 5 years preceding employment with the licensee. The staff's record does not contain documentation of a New York sex offender registry check or a New York child abuse and neglect registry check. The program director confirmed that the out of state background checks have not been completed.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on a review of medications and authorizations, the center did not return or disposed of medications within 14 days of when the authorization to administer medication had expired. Evidence: Child #1's authorization to administer medication expired 10/11/2021. The medication was observed on site during today's inspection without an updated authorization.”
8VAC20-780-240-C
“Based on record review, orientation training has not included all required topics. Evidence: Staff #3 and Staff #4's records do not contain documentation of Recognizing child abuse and neglect and the legal requirements for reporting suspected child abuse as required by ? 63.2-1509 of the Code of Virginia training.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, staff records do not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 record does not contain documentation of two reference checks.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on a review of medications and interview, a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction has not been obtained for each child. Evidence: 1. Child #1 has a diagnosed food allergy and the allergy care plan on record is not signed by a physician or parent. 2. Child #2 has a diagnosed food allergy and there is no allergy care plan on record.”
22VAC40-185-550-D
“Based on record review, the center has not maintained documentation of a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: The log of fire drills submitted by the school Director does not contain documentation of a fire drill for the month of January 2020. The Director stated that those drills would have been conducted prior to their employment with the school and they cannot confirm if a drill was practiced.”
22VAC40-185-550-D
“Based on record review, the center has not maintained documentation of a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: The log of fire drills submitted by the school Director does not contain documentation of a fire drill for the month of January 2020. The Director stated that those drills would have been conducted prior to their employment with the school and they cannot confirm if a drill was practiced.”
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2709 Popkins Lane, Alexandria, VA
2901 Popkins Lane, Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, VA 22306 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
3900 Stoneybrooke Drive, Alexandria, VA
2720 Arlington Drive, Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, VA 22306 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22306 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22306 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22306 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 8 of 14 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
64, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Monthly tuition from $1,550 to $2,100, as it lists it.
(703) 765-7663.
7204 Harrison Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306. The nearest other daycare we list is Fairfax County Park Authority, 0.6 miles away.